Pepper farmers in Karnataka expecting sharp decline in output this year
Some farmers lost 50% of their vines due to heavy and inconsistent rains. The final impact on production will be known after harvest in February 2026
Karnataka Pontiff Acquitted in POCSO Case
The case triggered state-wide attention, leading to multiple rounds of investigation, arrest of the seer, and parallel allegations involving individuals connected to the Matha's administration
Stricter monitoring of midday meals in schools in Mandya district of Karnataka
ZP CEO tells education officers to visit schools every 15 days, taste midday meals, and ensure hygiene and quality from fresh eggs to clean kitchens
Karnataka power tussle: Kharge says issue will be resolved after discussions with Sonia, Rahul
NEW DELHI, Nov 26: Amid speculation over leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the issue will be resolved after discussions at the top level with senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The power tussle within the ruling party has intensified in the recent weeks amid murmurs about a CM change in the state after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20 in the backdrop of an alleged [] The post Karnataka power tussle: Kharge says issue will be resolved after discussions with Sonia, Rahul appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Farmers allege regional discrimination in sugarcane pricing in Karnataka
Demand delinking sugar recovery from FRP
ALF launches video series of Preamble in Karnatakas various languages
Apart from Kannada, video translations have been done in 16 languages
The Gandhis And I Will Mediate: Mallikarjun Kharges Message Amid Karnataka Congress Drama
Mallikarjun Kharge said, People in the Congress High Command Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and I will sit together and deliberate...
Fintech tops funding charts in Karnataka despite 40% drop in tech investments: Report
Karnatakas fintech sector records $841 million in funding for the first nine months of 2025, an increase of 38% from $608 million in the corresponding period last year
Karnataka CM row: Issue will be resolved after discussions with Sonia, Rahul
New Delhi: Amid speculation over leadership change in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the issue will be resolved after discussions at the top level with senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The power tussle within the ruling party has intensified in recent weeks amid murmurs about a CM change in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Siddaramaiah asked high command to clear air on leadership issue early: Minister Jarkiholi
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged the Congress High Command to resolve the leadership change issue swiftly. Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar reportedly desires the top post. Minister Satish Jarkiholi plans to meet Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss the matter. Senior leaders are expected to heed the High Command's decision on this significant political development.
Karnataka Stunned As Ex Municipal President Held For Rs 15 Lakh Jewellery Theft
A man who once led the municipal council now sits in custody, accused of a crime that has embarrassed not only him but the community that once held him in respect.
Pickup Truck Flips, Overturns On Passengers After Sudden Tyre Burst In Karnataka | Video
A shocking CCTV clip from Karnatakas Kodagu district shows a pickup truck overturning after a sudden tyre burst, flinging workers onto the road.
Sonia, Rahul And I Will Fix It: M Kharge On Karnataka Congress Crisis
Congress boss Mallikarjun Kharge confirmed an open secret the leadership crisis in Karnataka Wednesday afternoon, but insisted the tug-of-war between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar over the chief minister's post will be resolved, soon.
Shivakumars Secret Meet With Siddaramaiahs Aide Adds New Twist To Karnataka Drama | Exclusive
Karnataka leadership tussle: DK Shivakumar and Satish Jarkiholi went to an undisclosed location on Tuesday night. The meeting went on well past midnight
One district in India got 220,000 H-1B visas: US economist alleges massive fraud in system
A former United States Congressman and economist, Dr. Dave Brat, has alleged large-scale fraud in the H-1B visa programme, claiming that one Indian consular district- Chennai accounted for more than double the annual statutory cap for the visa category. His remarks, made on Steve Bannons War Room podcast, come at a time when the Donald Trump administration is escalating its scrutiny of skilled-worker visas. Dr. Brat argued that the programme had been captured by industrial-scale fraud, pointing to the disproportionate share of applicants from India. Seventy-one per cent of H-1B visas come from India and only 12 per cent from China. That tells you something right there, he said. There is a cap of only 85,000 H-1B visas, yet one district in India, the Madras (Chennai) district received 220,000. That is two-and-a-half times the cap set by Congress. That is the scam. DR. DAVE BRAT: 71% of H-1B visas come from India. The national cap is 85,000, yet one Indian district got 220,000! That's 2.5x the limit! When you hear H-1B, think of your family, because these fraudulent visas just stole their future. @brateconomics pic.twitter.com/8O1v8qVJPe Bannons WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) November 24, 2025 According to reports, the U.S. Consulate in Chennai processed approximately 220,000 H-1B visas and 140,000 H-4 dependent visas in 2024. The consulate serves applicants from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana, making it one of the busiest H-1B processing centres globally. Linking the issue to employment in the United States, Brat claimed that misuse of the programme posed a threat to American workers. When I say H-1B visa, you need to think of your cousins, your aunts and uncles, your grandparents. One of these folks comes over and claims they are skilled; they are not, thats the fraud, he alleged. They just took away your familys job and your mortgage. You dont have certain talents here: Trump makes rare defence of the H-1B visa program Former US diplomat allages' industrialised' visa fraud Brats claims echo earlier allegations by Mahvash Siddiqui, an Indian-origin US Foreign Service officer who served at the Chennai consulate nearly two decades ago. Speaking on a podcast, Siddiqui alleged widespread and systematic fraud in the H-1B programme, claiming that a majority of working visas issued to Indian applicants were obtained fraudulently. Siddiqui, who served at the post between 2005 and 2007, recounted her experience at what was then one of the worlds largest H-1B processing centres. She cited claims that in 2024 alone the mission adjudicated 220,000 H-1B visas and 140,000 H-4 visas for dependent family members. She alleged that 8090% of visas issued to Indians, mainly H-1Bs involved fraudulent documentation, including fabricated educational credentials or applicants who did not meet the requirements for highly skilled employment. As an Indian-American, I hate to say this, but fraud and bribery are normalised in India, she said. She also alleged that some applicants attempted to avoid interviews by American officers, that proxy candidates sometimes appeared in place of genuine applicants, and that certain hiring managers in India demanded money in exchange for job offers used to support visa applications. Trump wants skilled overseas workers to 'train Americans' then 'go back home': US Treasury Secretary
Bengaluru-based tech firms contributed nearly all of the funding raised by tech companies across Karnataka
Siddaramaiah Or DK Shivakumar? Congress' Karnataka Decision Before December 1: Sources
The Congress is expected to settle Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar's spat over the chief minister's post before Parliament's Winter session begins on December 1, party sources said.
Karnataka Minister K.J. George promises uninterrupted power supply during coming summer
State Government is fully committed to supplying seven hours of uninterrupted three-phase power to farmers, says Minister
'CM chair out of stock': BJP mocks DK Shivakumar in AI clip; Karnataka leadership row grows
BJP's AI video mocks Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar amid speculation of a leadership change. Supporters are pushing for his elevation as the Congress government reaches its halfway mark. While CM Siddaramaiah remains confident, a group of legislators are in Delhi lobbying for Shivakumar's appointment, keeping the debate alive.
4.5 lakh illegal farm pumpsets identified in Karnataka for regularisation, says Minister
Proposal for the final decision on continuing the process will soon be placed before the State Cabinet, according to George
A 70-plus grandmother is stranded at Doha's Hamad International Airport for over 24 hours due to flight disruptions caused by an Ethiopian volcanic eruption. Air India has cancelled multiple flights, leaving passengers like Biswas's grandmother without hotel arrangements, facing visa expiry and medication access issues.
Karnataka AYUSH UG 2025 second stray vacancy round admissions are now open for eligible candidates. The option entry window closes on November 27th, 2025, at 10 am. This round aims to fill remaining seats, with allotments based on merit and fresh preferences. Reporting to the newly allotted college is mandatory.
Blind womens cricket team members to get Rs 2 lakh each
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday felicitated the Indian team for winning the maiden Blind Womens T20 World Cup. At an event held at Cauvery Residence, he also announced Rs 10 lakh and government jobs for each player from Karnataka, as well as Rs 2 lakh each for 13 players from other states. The CM made the announcement after personally congratulating each member of the team. He praised the leadership and playing style of the teams captain Deepika TC, who hails from Sira in Tumakuru district. Women and Child Welfare Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa, Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar were present at the event.
Nandini Ghee to be exported to US, Saudi
BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said KMFs Nandini Ghee is being exported to US, Saudi Arabia and Australia, and there is good demand for the product not only in India but abroad too. Addressing the media after flagging off the Nandini Ghee export consignment vehicle at his residence Cauvery on Tuesday, Siddaramaiah said, The demand for Nandini Ghee is increasing, there is demand for it in India and abroad as well. Kumar, a Mysuru native residing in the US, bagged the contract for export of Nandini Ghee. Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) Managing Director Shivaswamy said KMF is currently exporting Nandini Goodlife milk, ghee, cheese, dairy whitener, butter, ice-cream, flavoured milk, sweets and savouries to countries with high Indian population, especially Kannadigas. He said for the first time, Nandini Ghee is being exported to US, Australia and Saudi Arabia. There was a demand for 8 tonnes of ghee from Saudi Arabia, 5 tonnes from US and 1 tonne from Australia, Shivaswamy said.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged an end to ransition confusion, stating the central leadership holds the final decision. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar confirmed a confidential leadership pact among leaders post-election victory. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated that the high command will decide the CM face.
He injected me with mercury: Bengaluru woman's poisonous death puts businessman in soup
A young mother in Bengaluru died after accusing her husband of slowly poisoning her with mercury injections. Her pre-death statement, recorded from her hospital bed, detailed the alleged poisoning and subsequent torture. Police are now investigating the case as a dowry death, awaiting forensic reports to confirm the presence of mercury.
Karnataka road crash: Sr IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi among 3 dead in Kalaburagi
A tragic accident claimed the lives of senior IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi and two family members in Kalaburagi. Their car veered off the road after attempting to avoid a stray dog, leading to the fatal crash. Bilagi, a 2012-batch officer and MD of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation, was en route to a family wedding.
'200% Sure': Karnataka Congress MLA On Shivakumar's Elevation As CM Amid Power Tussle Buzz
Congress MLAs from Karnataka have reiterated that the decision on elevating Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar lies with the party high command.
'DK Shivakumar will be CM soon': Karnataka Congress MLA says 'he's 200% sure'
Karnataka Congress legislators have met with senior party leaders in New Delhi to discuss the demand for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's elevation as Chief Minister. The legislators stressed the need for the high command to resolve the leadership uncertainty, which they believe is detrimental to the party.
Mekedatu dam project: a long-standing source of friction between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
The idea of the project proponent the Karnataka government is to impound 67.16 thousand million cubic ft (TMC) of water by building a balancing reservoir at Mekedatu (which, in Kannada, means goats leap), about 100 km from Bengaluru.
BJP protests against state govt, demanding support price for farmers
Dust, potholes and traffic jams to plague VarthurGunjur stretch in Bengaluru for 2 more years
Ex-Isro chief Kiran Kumar urges youth to make use of opportunities in higher education
Ktaka face Uttarakhand in opener
Karnatakas sex ratio dips in 2024; Bidar shines, Mandya struggles
Truck falls into lake in dark of night in Bengaluru, driver drowns
Siddaramaiah urges high command to end confusion on chief minister change
Sanchar Saathi Helps Recover 50,000 Lost Phones In October: DoT
The ministry also said that Karnataka and Telangana have emerged as the top-performing states, each crossing 1 lakh recoveries followed by Maharashtra with over 80,000 recoveries.
Verification begins for housing scheme for tribal people
Boy dies in BMCRC, medical negligence alleged
Ahead of winter session, battle over key legislature posts deepens rift in Congress
Shanth Kumar moves HC over disqualification
KLE Technological University hosts IIC Regional Meet 2025
Congress high command likely to summon Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, DCM D K Shivakumar - Deccan Herald
Congress high command likely to summon Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, DCM D K Shivakumar Deccan Herald
Karnataka trawler seized off Vasco for fishing in Goan waters
Panaji: The Fisheries Department on Tuesday seized a trawler from Malpe, Karnataka which was fishing in Goan territorial waters. This is the seventh trawler seized by the department during the current season. A Fisheries Department official informed that the six-member team of the Department had gone for patrolling in the Goan territorial waters from Panaji [] The post Karnataka trawler seized off Vasco for fishing in Goan waters appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Devotees Line Up For Miracles At Rudrarams Ganesh Gadda Temple
The temples origins date back nearly two centuries. The story begins with Shiva Rama Bhattu, a devout follower from Karnataka, who paused his pilgrimage to Tirumala on the auspicious day of Sankashta Hara Chaturthi.
OpenAI turns ChatGPT into a smarter shopping assistant
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has confirmed a confidential leadership transition understanding among Congress leaders post the 2023 election victory. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged an end to public speculation, stating the central leadership holds the final decision. Shivakumar is now in Delhi to discuss the Karnataka political situation.
Bengaluru heist: Man steals 49 silver bars from scooters floorboard; arrested
Bengaluru police apprehended a notorious thief, Syed Ayaz, for snatching 49 silver bars valued at Rs 37 lakh from a scooter's floorboard. The 47-year-old, with 50 previous cases, targeted the victim while he was distracted. Swift action, aided by CCTV footage, led to the recovery of the stolen silver and Ayaz's arrest.
A farm crisis lost in political cacophony
Farmers in Karnataka need a long-term solution to their woes
Activists plan Peoples Convention to raise alarm against tunnel road in Bengaluru
No Meeting Rahul Gandhi, Asserted CM
Meanwhile, he told reporters in Bengaluru on Tuesday asked the central leadership to clear things on change of guard in Karnataka or to go for a cabinet reshuffle.
Man held for murder of Andhra student in Bengaluru
16 teams to take part in U-16 interschool football league in Bengaluru
Karnataka Congress MLAs return from Delhi, say high command will decide on CM
Bengaluru: Some Karnataka Congress legislators who travelled to New Delhi to meet party leaders to pitch for deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumars elevation as CM, said here on Tuesday that the leadership will take a decision on the matter. While some MLAs said they requested the high command to end the confusion over the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Man dies after being assaulted for having affair
2 constables rob insurance agent & friend in Bengaluru, held
High court rejects accuseds mental health exam plea in double-murder case
How tiny worms could help us understand movement in tight spaces
Lokayukta raids 10 officials in DA case, seizes properties worth over Rs 35 cr
Belagavi fake call centre case transferred to CID for deeper probe
Gang poses as ED officers, robs bizman of gold worth Rs 3 crore
FIR filed against Congress leader Sadhunavar for alleged financial fraud
Mahantesh Bilagi death: IAS officer and two relatives killed in shocking road accident in Karnataka
Mahantesh Bilagi death news: IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi and two of his relatives died in a car accident in Kalaburagi district on Tuesday evening. The vehicle reportedly struck a road divider and overturned while they were travelling to a wedding. Bilagi, Managing Director of KSMCL, was widely recognised for his honest and dedicated service across various administrative roles.
AIMSS expresses concern over increase in crime against women; launches month-long signature campaign
Citing statistics from the National Crime Records Bureau, the AIMSS says that between 2023 and 2025, there are 16,272 cases of sexual harassment registered in Karnataka, 5,456 dowry cases, 10,510 POCSO cases, 412 child marriages among others
Who was Mahantesh Bilagi? Senior IAS officer dies in road accident in Karnataka
According to a report by news agency PTI, Bilagi was headed to a relative's wedding when the accident occurred near Gounahalli village. Those traveling with him have been identified as Shankar Bilagi and Eranna Bilagi. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.
Stall allotment at Hubballis Janata Bazaar hits doldrums
Venkatesh Prasad set to take over as KSCA president
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad will be the new president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association. He is set to be elected unopposed on December 7. Other nominations for the top post were rejected or withdrawn. Prasad previously served as vice-president. Other former cricketers also had their nominations approved for various positions.
Non-medalist swim meet in Shivamogga on November 30
CM announces 10 lakh, govt. jobs for members of national blind womens cricket team from Karnataka
Karnataka High Court quashes Dharwad DCs order prohibiting entry of Kaneri mutt seer
Karnataka Mother Kills Three-Day-Old Girl; Police Say She Wanted Male Child
According to investigators, the accused already had three daughters and was hoping for a male child.
Senior IAS Officer Dies In Karnataka Road Accident
A senior IAS officer and two others died in a major road accident in Karnataka today.
'Secret Deal': DK Shivakumar's Cryptic Remark Heightens Karnataka CM Change Buzz
While Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has said he will complete the full term, his deputy DK Shivakumar's remarks indicate that the Congress wants to be tight-lipped about the issue
BESCOM Managing Director Mahantesh Bilagi, 2 Others Killed After Car Accident In Karnataka
BESCOM Managing Director Mahantesh Bilagi died after succumbing to injuries sustained in a major road accident that claimed the lives of two others.
SCI Semiconductors expressed interest in setting up a GCC in Bengaluru: Industries Minister MB Patil
Samco Holdings has shown interest in investing in Karnatakas renewable energy, ethanol production and battery manufacturing sectors.
Mysuru to get Karnataka Police Museum: Home Minister
66 weavers embark on a study tour of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
UGC approves international degree programmes for 18 universities in Karnataka
'Secret deal': DK Shivakumar refuses to speak on Karnataka CM row; what Kharge said
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar described the CM change issue as a secret deal among a few party leaders, stating he wouldn't discuss it publicly to avoid embarrassing the organization. He emphasized the importance of party unity and conscience. Meanwhile, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also stressed that leadership changes are not for public discussion.
Shivakumar calls Karnataka CM change a secret deal, will not embarrass party
Kanakapura: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said he did not want to discuss the CM change issue publicly, as it is a secret deal between four and five people in the party, and that he believes in his conscience. Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress President said that he doesnt Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Karnataka farmers warn against resuming safari in Bandipur and Nagarahole, threaten agitation
Farmers say the authorities seem to be serving the cause of wealthy investors and politicians with stakes in the hospitality sector, rather than address the concern of the local villagers who face the brunt of conflict situation.
Don't want to speak on CM change issue publicly as it is a 'secret deal' between few: D K Shivakumar
In Karnataka, Congress' intra-party power tussle has intensified amid speculation about chief minister change in the state, after the government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20. There was an alleged power-sharing agreement involving CM Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar in 2023.
Housewives must be recognised as part of 'toiling class', suggests Study
KOCHI: A new doctoral study has made two sharp observations on Kerala: Housewives must be recognised as part of the toiling class, and receiving a LIFE Mission housewhile socially empoweringdoes not significantly deepen a womans personal transformation. The research, authored by Nisha Jose, wife of Kerala Congress (M) chairman Jose K. Mani, argues that the States welfare architecture, although strong in infrastructure and allocations, still struggles to translate material gains into psychological and behavioural empowerment for women. The thesis scrutinises Keralas progress and highlights a critical gap. While women who receive a house under the LDF governments flagship LIFE Mission experience noticeable improvements in social standing and family recognition, the research finds that this shift does not automatically produce inner autonomy, confidence, or expanded decision-making power. In Nishas words, ownership does not substantially contribute to personal transformation, a finding that challenges the widely held assumption that asset creation alone is a direct pathway to womens empowerment. As of November 2025, Kerala has completed 4.71 lakh houses and allotted more than 5.08 lakh under the LIFE Mission, making it one of the most ambitious state-led housing interventions in the country. 'Rimi' short film: Celebrating housewives The study acknowledges the scale and intent of this effort, but points out that its impact is uneven across social, financial, and personal domains. Women gain visibility within the household and community, and the security of a permanent home reduces long-term precarity. Yet the internal shifts associated with empowerment remain limited, suggesting that welfare schemes need to be paired with interventions that focus on behavioural change, financial literacy and sustained institutional engagement at the grassroots. The thesis becomes especially significant when it turns to the late K. M. Manis Theory of the Toiling Class, a framework that has long shaped Keralas economic thinking. Mani positioned marginal farmers, artisans, traders, teachers, and other self-employed workersthose dependent primarily on labour rather than capitalat the centre of a new socio-economic category. 45,026 females committed suicide in 2021, over half were housewives: NCRB Nisha expands this theory in a direction Mani did not anticipate, arguing that housewives, whose unpaid labour sustains households and supports children, elders, and persons with disabilities, also belong within this category. Their work is relentless, indispensable, and foundational to the functioning of the economy, even though it is neither waged nor formally recognised. By inserting housewives into the toiling class, the study reframes Keralas understanding of labour and broadens an influential economic theory to acknowledge a vast, invisible workforce that keeps the state running. This conceptual expansion was developed with the participation of researcher Nisha Anna John, who co-authored the theoretical sections of the study. Together, their work argues that the category of the toiling class cannot remain limited to income-generating labour alone, and must include those who labour without wages yet hold up the social structure. The research also enters the policy conversation at a timely moment. On November 10, 2025, the Kerala Finance Department announced a new monthly pension of Rs 1,000 for financially vulnerable women and transgender persons between 35 and 60 years, holding pink or yellow ration cards and earning below Rs 1 lakh annually. This acknowledgement of unpaid work echoes similar schemes launched in Karnataka and Haryana. The study notes that transfer payments to homemakers tend to re-enter the circular flow of income through household consumption, generating multiplier effects that stimulate economic demand while improving gender dignity. Submitted to Sri Balaji University, Pune, the thesis evaluates gender budgeting, welfare implementation, and institutional mechanisms between 2021 and 2025. It observes that Keralas gender budgeting allocations have risen from 5.5% in 200809 to over 20% in the most recent budgets, reflecting sustained political commitment. Yet awareness among panchayat and municipal officials remains inconsistent, and many implementers are unfamiliar with the analytical framework of gender budgeting. Institutions such as the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) help translate policy into practice, but the research argues for stronger bottom-up planning, decentralised accountability, and better communication across administrative levels. In bringing together an evaluation of welfare delivery, an examination of gender budgeting, and a reimagining of Manis toiling class theory, the study offers an important reminder. Keralas welfare state may have built the houses, but its next challenge is to nurture the deeper personal transformation that empowers women from within. And by recognising housewives as part of the toiling class, the research insists that the state must finally acknowledge the unseen labour that has long held its social fabric together.
Malayali 'Manavatty' arrack shines at Scotland election convention
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Befitting the popular adage that a Malayali can be found in every corner of the world, UK-based Malayali arrack brand 'Manavatty' was the star of the Scotland National Party (SNP) convention held ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections in Edinburgh. The Manavatty bottles, co-signed by the first minister of Scotland John Swinney and the brand founder John Xavier, were sold at attractive prices after a tight auction held here for the party's candidate adoption and fundraising convention programme. The event was held as an 'Adoption Night' programme, reminiscent of the Scottish political history from the 1970s. However, even amidst the heated political discussions, the special edition bottles of Manavatty became an attraction. The ceremony was also attended by Scottish cabinet minister Fiona Hislop and Michelle Thomson, former connectivity minister Stewart Stevenson, and other candidates including former MP David Linden, councillors Pauline Stafford and Dennis. Adding a desi touch to the event, Indians, including Jain University director Tom Joseph, representatives of the British Tamil Forum, Karnataka Association UK, and SanTV, were also present here. The event was followed by cultural programmes led by five popular musicians. Manavatty, which was developed in the United Kingdom by the Kochi native John Xavier, is now produced under the London Barren Limited company. Shot to popularity earlier this year, the arrack blended the traditional arrack vatting techniques and modern brewery methods.
Karnataka: Priyank Kharge Criticises BJP Over Leadership And Stability Claims
In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter), Kharge questioned whether the BJP had ever come to power in Karnataka with a full majority or allowed a chief minister to complete a full term
Bengaluru horror: Woman dies after husband injects mercury into her body
A Karnataka homemaker has accused her husband of injecting her with mercury nine months prior to her death, leading to a slow decline in her health. Before passing away, she provided a pre-death statement to police detailing the alleged assault and subsequent suffering. The case is now being investigated as a potential dowry-related death.
